Imagine being able to identify the unique traits of a puppy before selecting one and bringing it home for the first time. Is the puppy independent, full of energy, strongly opinionated about resources like food, or isn’t afraid to push back when handled? Wouldn’t that be valuable information to have before you selected and picked […]
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The boat rocked from port to starboard so hard I slid off the seat, as did Jade who landed on the floor next to me. Drake bounded out of the forward cabin and climbed in my lap! He is oblivious to the fact that he weighs nearly 90 lbs. While he is most always self
From the Pet Summit:
The Pet Summit’s dog training host, Melissa Viera, sat with Judy Moore, a seasoned expert in humane training for challenging dogs. They discuss crucial steps to take immediately after a bite, how to identify and understand triggers, and effective strategies to prevent bites from happening.
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My Goal for 2024 is to improve the social well-being of dogs like Greta, an adolescent German Wirehaired Pointer I had the pleasure of working with on New Year’s Eve. Greta was rescued by her humans 10 months ago. They had met with three other trainers to understand why she barked at dogs. They were
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December 6th., 2023 at 2 pm EST Hello, Canine Enthusiasts! I created this webinar on arousal as a result of meeting many stressed out clients with dogs who become overly aroused in some settings. For many, the question was “do I support my dog by tossing treats or do I teach a new skill in
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Playing Games with your dog can improve your relationship and reduce Resource Guarding. The Emotional dog The emotional, less social dog will likely grab and item and move across the room with a more purposeful feeling as he seeks a place AWAY FROM YOU to go under or behind to retain possession of his item.
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The detail is in the Sociability + Arousal + Social Confidence Many puppies and adolescent dogs steal items which they find interesting. Some for consumption, attention, play, and some try to teach their human how to play tug! Some for the pleasure of chewing on a particular fabric, and some to full-fill an individual need
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This process is for the shy or insecure dog. If your dog becomes activated and goes at the stimuli with strong barking and snapping or has bitten visitors, schedule a Bite Risk Assessment with Judy:https://caninebehaviorcounseling.com/bite-risk-assessment/ What does your dog enjoy? 1. Toys – If your dog is excited about toys, I suggest you integrate toys into
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Help! My puppy has a rude play style! A client recently reached out with concerns about her five month old pups “over the top” play style. Petunia rushes up to dogs, uninvited, making fast physical contact while standing on her hind legs biting at their faces. Petunia becomes quite activated and persistent in her play
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Certified Dog Trainer, Dog Training, Leash Training, Positive Reinforcement, Puppy, adoption, dog training, puppy training September 2007, Chester, my 8 week old foster pup.Can you feel the connection in this photo? I fostered Chester with his three brothers (one was Pablo) for the ARLGP. This photo was taken the day before I let Chester go
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